Joining the Access Press Board of Directors is a great way to serve Minnesota’s disability community. There’s still time to apply for 2022 board openings. Access Press got its start…
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New board members sought
In the spirit of diversity, equity and inclusion, the Access Press Board of Directors seeks to expand its membership by three additional directors. Please indicate your interest to be considered…
People with disabilities must have priority in vaccine process
First and foremost, I would like to give my sincere gratitude to Gov. Tim Walz for keeping all Minnesotans safe during the first ten months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although…
Pandemic shaped a remarkable, trying year
January 2020 2020 began with notable retirements. Minnesota Department of Human Services Director for Disability Services Alex Bartolic stepped down. She reflected on changes seen over more than four decades.…
Advocacy groups prepare for 2021 legislative session
It’s beginning to look a lot like … the start of the 2021 session of the Minnesota Legislature. Lawmakers gavel into action January 5, for what promises to be a…
Schultz leads Opportunity Partners
Bill Schultz is president and CEO of nonprofit disability services organization Opportunity Partners. He was recently named to the position on a permanent basis, after serving in an interim role…